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Roasted Chicken and Winter Greens Salad

Delicious Roasted Chicken and Winter Greens Salad for Comfort

A comforting roasted chicken and winter greens salad that warms both body and soul with its hearty ingredients and rich vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for drizzling
For the Greens
  • 1 head Savoy cabbage
  • 1 cup Radicchio chopped
  • 2 cups Dinosaur kale (Lacinato) chopped
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Toasted hazelnuts chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 small Shallot finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Malt vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 6 tablespoons Extra olive oil for emulsifying

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dry brine the chicken by seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper. Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Bring the chicken to room temperature and preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub in.
  3. Roast the chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Cut the savoy cabbage into wedges, season, and roast alongside chicken after the first 10 minutes.
  5. Chop radicchio and dinosaur kale, then place in a mixing bowl.
  6. Sauté shallots in pan drippings, deglaze with malt vinegar, and whisk in Dijon mustard and olive oil.
  7. Toss warm roasted cabbage, half of the vinaigrette, and toasted hazelnuts in the bowl with radicchio and kale.
  8. Slice roasted chicken and serve alongside the salad. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over everything.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the salad for added color and sweetness.

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